Analysis

Please find below the most recent in-depth analysis pieces from CriticalThreats.org.

FATA Conflict Maps
By Reza Jan, February 24, 2010

FATA and NWFP Map
By Reza Jan, February 24, 2010

Bajaur Agency Map
By Reza Jan, February 24, 2010

Kurram Agency Map
By Reza Jan, February 24, 2010

Orakzai Agency Map
By Reza Jan, February 24, 2010

The Taliban Capture: Mullah Baradar
By Ahmad Majidyar, National Review Online, February 17, 2010

While the arrest of the Taliban’s No. 2, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, could deal a serious blow to the Taliban in the short term — as the insurgent group is struggling to counter NATO’s ongoing offensive in southern Afghanistan — its long-term impact on overall Taliban activity in Afghanistan, Kabul’s reconciliation efforts, and U.S.-Pakistan cooperation should not be overstated.